History Online
About the Program
Southwest Minnesota State University’s History Program is designed to help students understand themselves and their world through the study of the past. The program encourages students to explore and analyze themes, events, and people in history in order to gain a stronger comprehension of the contemporary world. In the process, students also develop skills in writing, speech, and critical thinking, which will be useful in their careers. Southwest’s History Program offers courses in a variety of fields of historical study. A Bachelor of Arts in History and a Social Science Teaching Licensure in Secondary Education are both available at Southwest Minnesota State.
Cost & Financial Aid
- Undergraduate Online tuition rates are affordable and banded for full time student enrollments.
- SMSU offers in-state tuition to nearly everyone. No out-state rates. Reciprocity rates may apply.
- U.S. Citizens & eligible noncitizens can apply for federal aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Minnesota residents completing the FAFSA will also be considered for Minnesota State Grant and Federal Direct loan funds as well.
- SMSU offers a variety of Scholarships that students can apply for!
- Return on investment! SMSU graduates have a 99% Employment Rate within 6 months of graduation!
Admission Requirements
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Careers In History
The History Program educates students for a wide variety of positions in the academic, professional, governmental and business worlds. The history major is one of the commonly chosen courses of study for those students who wish to go on to law school or to graduate school. The program also prepares a student for a career in public service and administration, public service organizations or government agencies. Our students have been accepted at the best graduate schools and law schools in the country, such as the University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, and Columbia University
- Law School
- Graduate School
- Public service
- Administration
- Public service organizations
- Government agencies
- Businesses
- Historical Organizations
- Teaching Abroad
- Teaching
- Museums
- National Parks
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